Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

function

noun
/ˈfʌŋkʃən/
Definition
A function is a specific activity or purpose that something is designed to perform.
Examples
  • The main function of the heart is to pump blood throughout the body.
  • In mathematics, a function relates an input to an output.
  • The weather app on your phone has several useful functions.
Meaning
In a broader context, function refers to the role or duty that something has.
Synonyms
  • role
  • purpose
  • activity
  • operation